- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
16 h 40 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
906 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bologna will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 20 buses that leave Berlin for Bologna on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 906 km distance in an average of 16 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 17 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 562 miles (906 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $249 Average price | $289 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Bologna:
A bus is $130 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $235 (€189).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $249 (€200).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 17h 53m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $289 (€232) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $183 (€148). The journey takes 17h 53m versus 12h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 20h28 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h42 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 20h08 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 20h01 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:39PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 20h01 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 19h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 19h37 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 19h50 | 4:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 19h05 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h25 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 AM Berlin Spandau | 19h50 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 19h33 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 19h26 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 16h55 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:53 PM Berlin Hbf | 19h42 | 9:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h30 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 19h35 | 9:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 20h10 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 16h35 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 19h45 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 19h45 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h00 | 8:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h00 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Berlin to Bologna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 17h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (906 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 562 miles (906 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 0m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and lively throughout the day.
Famous covered walkway climbing toward San Luca, ideal for a scenic walk and one of Bologna’s defining urban features.
Historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, valued for atmosphere, porticoes, and classic Bologna street life.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and more traditional than spaghetti bolognese.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese dish, especially associated with festive meals.
Layered pasta made with green spinach sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and quick traditional lunches in a central informal space.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined Emilian cuisine and tasting menus with polished service.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated; small change for taxis is enough.
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